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Wednesday, 26 January 2022 16:10
Chocolate and wine – cardiovascular effects
A recent review examined the cardiovascular effects of chocolate and wine, two pleasures for the palate and a rich source of bioactive compounds: polyphenols. It was carried out to verify recent reports on the impact of chocolate and wine consumption on cardiovascular health, with a particular focus on atherosclerosis. The data of this review confirmed the cardioprotective properties of chocolate and wine when consumed in moderation: 30-50 g for chocolate and 130/250 ml for wine, respectively for men and women.…
Wednesday, 26 January 2022 15:09
Wine consumption and Covid-19 – an update
From time to time new “miraculous” cures that supposedly protect against a Covid-19 infection appear in the media. To mention the latest: a team of British and Chinese scientists seems to have found promising news for wine drinkers when it comes to Covid-19 risk and have presented some interesting and novel findings. What is it all about? The data of almost 474,000 subjects from the UK biobank database were analysed, with the goal to find out more about the relationship…
Friday, 19 November 2021 10:11
Moderate drinkers seem at lower risk for cardiovascular disease and lower mortality from all causes
Australian researchers conducted a study on the risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality associated with the consumption of alcoholic beverages in initially healthy, older individuals. They found that moderate drinking was related to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and a lower mortality from all causes when compared to no abstaining. 19,114 community-dwelling individuals in Australia and the USA over the age of 70 were followed over a period of four years. The information about their intake of alcoholic…
Friday, 19 November 2021 09:30
The “sick quitters” effect re-examined
The current study appeared in the media headlines suggesting that moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages or the “odd glass of wine” after all does not confer any health benefits. What has been done? The study examined the relationship between the consumption of alcoholic beverages and all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality among a 4075 adults, aged 18-64, residing in and around a single city in northern Germany. The authors spent a considerable effort identifying abstainers (individuals who reported not drinking any…
Friday, 19 November 2021 09:26
What is the role of wine and wine polyphenols within the Mediterranean Diet?
A Mediterranean dietary pattern has been associated with beneficial health outcomes in the prevention of chronic degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD), type 2 diabetes, cognitive decline or cancers. Its benefits were recognized by the UNESCO, which declared the Med diet in 2010 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. What has been related to its health benefits are antioxidants, especially polyphenols. The intake of these compounds is associated with beneficial effects on the blood lipids, blood pressure, glucose metabolism,…